Market development managers / business development managers

Company profile:
#URL_50cc89ecbf2d4ceda36598af3573463d57b5ad2c45a628f06cf5c12851136fdb# is the crowdfunding platform to finance creativity &amp; entrepreneurs. We want to contribute to create a new generation of entrepreneurs and angels by providing a platform that connects inspiring projects with a new class of angels that can change the way great ideas get realized.

Job description:
We are searching for market development managers or partners to develop our services and offerings. The business development and partnerships roles have several potential roles:Setting up the expansion in various countries:We initially launched from Belgium, where we found a great way to kick off our activities: a fully proprietary platform,  strong local corporate partners (GDF Suez Electrabel, Securex, Yellow pages/Truvo), strong ecosystem partners (incubators, accelerators, service providers) and a strong demand from the market from both entrepreneurs, creative individuals and angelsIn order to expand in different countries, we aim at creating similar setups. We are searching for partners to set up this strategy in other countries. The platform is now open for projects from Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and France.Develop partnerships:For each of the countries, we start to build out partnerships. In order to create a sustainable company, these partnerships lead to generating value for whom we work with.  We place great importance on building out partnerships, preferably per specific domain, where both the partners, the platform and the various users can gain advantages and share insights.#URL_50cc89ecbf2d4ceda36598af3573463d57b5ad2c45a628f06cf5c12851136fdb# summit; in2014, we organized for the 1st time a conference, in Brussels. It was a sold out event, with speakers from Uber, Twitter, Facebook, and other international leaders. Additionally, leading Belgian founders from Drupal/Aquia,  Showpad, Mobile Vikings, Volta Ventures, Mobile School shared the stage with senior leadership from GoudenGids, GDF Suez, Ericsson and others. Building bridges not only occurred on stage, we reached a comparable audience in the room! We’re searching for partners to develop our internationally.Domain verticalization:In some of the domains, there is value to be created from integrating crowdfunding and crowdsourcing (of ideas or concepts) within an industry. Hence, we could offer services in specific domains, such as real estate, creative industries (film, literature, gaming, music, design), energy, healthcare or other. For all of the above, you can be an individual, but also a company active in one of the domains, and willing to jointly develop these areas. 

Requirements:
You have an entrepreneurial mindsetWe have a great platform, brand and starting position. The domain of crowdsourcing, innovation and alternate financing is just getting started. Combining strategic insights, operational agility and a willingness to create exceptional experiences for our users and customers is key!Different partnership models are possible.

Benefits:
#URL_50cc89ecbf2d4ceda36598af3573463d57b5ad2c45a628f06cf5c12851136fdb# is a pioneer in terms of crowdfunding, crowdsourcing and bridging innovation between large organizations and startups. #URL_50cc89ecbf2d4ceda36598af3573463d57b5ad2c45a628f06cf5c12851136fdb# is the crowdfunding platform to finance creativity &amp; entrepreneurs. We want to contribute to create a new generation of entrepreneurs and angels by providing a platform that connects inspiring projects with a new class of angels that can change the way great ideas get realized. This is a unique opportunity to generate value, achieve exceptional returns and contribute to re-inventing how starters get financed, corporate organizations get innovated and ecosystems in regions or domains get set-up.